Oslo-based five-piece Broen follow up epic single ‘<3’ with slinky new number ‘You (Detective)’. This time around the Norwegian-Greek band are a touch more reserved, but their soundscape and narrative is as weird as ever. The song opens left-field synth warbles and intricate drum traps that continue for close to a minute. As the listener is drawn closer in, it’s easy to think the initial “you” is directed as oneself. Perhaps that’s intention, or perhaps we’re supposed to fall into the mindset of the song’s character “detective”, someone who thinks they know everything because they turned over a few stones. The meaning of Broen’s latest release isn’t quite clear, but in a way this vagueness suits the swirling non-genre whirlpool of electronics, drums and altered guitar notes that makes up the majority of this track. Another fantastic feat from these Bella Union signees. - HT